Liver function in children receiving treatment with the anticonvulsant sodium valproate.
Alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase levels were studied in 49 children who had received the anticonvulsant sodium valproate (Epilim; R & C) for at least 6 months. No significant deviation from accepted normal was detected.
D000410:Alanine Transaminase / Q000097:blood*; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000097:blood*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology*
D014635:Valproic Acid; D000410:Alanine Transaminase; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase